Olympics - Portland Press Herald

American shooter wins the first gold medal in Rio

Virginia Thrasher has won the first gold medal of the Rio Olympics in the women’s 10-meter air rifle.

by Associated Press August 5, 2016August 5, 2016

The NBA superstar leads U.S. basketball by example and performance.

by MAURICIO SAVARESE and JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press August 5, 2016August 6, 2016

Even in the midst of a political crisis and a recession that limited the budget for the opening ceremony, the country shows it is ready for revelry.

by BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press August 5, 2016August 5, 2016

Many of them have a tie to the NBA as the game becomes more international.

by News service report August 4, 2016August 5, 2016

The country’s track and field team will continue to sit out the games in a drug scandal.

by Childs Walker The Baltimore Sun August 4, 2016August 5, 2016

Athletes will take the spotlight following the opening ceremonies, although Rio’s problems will remain.

by Adam Kilgore The Washington Post August 4, 2016August 5, 2016

Ten athletes who encountered difficulties in their native countries are together as a refugee team for the Games.

by MARIA CHENG Associated Press August 3, 2016August 4, 2016

Steven Lopez is back in the Olympics at age 37, attempting to not only win again but do it in traditional fashion.

by Associated Press August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

The most decorated Olympian is voted by his American teammates to lead to team for Friday’s opening event.

by PETER PRENGAMAN Associated Press August 3, 2016August 4, 2016

Some people are positive that the negative stories will be ending.